Doll Mountain Campground
Doll Mountain Campground is located in the North Georgia Mountains on beautiful Carters Lake, Which is just a short 70 miles north of Atlanta. Carters Lake provides clean, safe, and quiet campgrounds that help you escape the hustle and bustle of your day to day routine and relax with your family. Doll Mountain offers boating, picnicking at the day use area, and many other summer time activities. Doll Mountain, one of the larger campgrounds offering 68 campsites to choose from.The majority of them are RV hook ups, so you can enjoy the great outdoors while remaining comfortable with your family.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 35 |
| Tent-only | 12 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
| tent only electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 19 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 62 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
49 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Pull-through | 90 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 03 | Electric | Pull-through | 40 | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 61 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 20/30/50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 06 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 07 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 08 | Electric | Pull-through | 40 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 09 | Electric | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 11 | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 55 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Sites H-1, H-2 are listed accessible |
The heavily wooded campground contains RV and tent-only sites, many of which have electric hookups. Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided. Additional amenities include a children's playground and a dump station.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Atlanta, take I-75 north to Exit 293, then Highway 411 north to Highway 136. Turn right on Highway 136 and follow to Highway 382. Turn left on Highway 382 and look for signs to the campground-- access road is directly across from the volunteer fire station. Physical address is 1362 Doll Mountain Road,Ellijay, GA 30540
| Nearest town | Ellijay, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 34.6133° N, 84.6239° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx - West Viniard Alexander
41 mi from the campground · 175 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Blue Sky Outfitter ↗ | 32.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Dunlap Family RV of Chattanooga ↗ | 34.9 mi |
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Doll Mountain Campground: A Thrilling Review at Carters Lake, Georgia!
Worth a stop
Ridgeway Park and the Woodring Branch Recreation Area are each located within a 45-minute drive from Doll Mountain Campground. Hiking and mountain biking trails in each park offer beautiful scenery and a mix of easy to challenging terrain.
- 1.8 miCarters Lake Marina ↗Boat launch
- 14.9 miBarnes Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests.
- inChattahoochee-Oconee National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,796,317 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Gilmer County CourthouseBuilding · Ellijay · 9.8 mi
- Cartecay Methodist Church and CemeteryBuilding · Ellijay · 13.5 mi
- Murray County CourthouseBuilding · Chatsworth · 13.5 mi
Natural features
Carters Lake embraces a spectacular tract of foothills scenery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. It covers 3,200 surface acres and has 62 miles of undeveloped shoreline.
Recreation
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. Whether in a powerboat or sailboat on the open water or paddling along the shoreline in a canoe, Carters Lake offers enjoyable boating experiences for everyone. Fishing is a popular activity on the lake. Major species include bass (largemouth, smallmouth, hybrid, striped and spotted) crappie, walleye, bream and catfish. Bank fishing locations are limited due to steep shoreline terrain, but six boat ramps are scattered around the shoreline, offering easy access to the lake.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Doll Mountain Campground?
Sites at Doll Mountain Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Doll Mountain Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Doll Mountain Campground have?
68 sites, including 35 standard sites with power, 12 tent-only sites, 1 group tent area, and 1 tent only electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Doll Mountain Campground?
The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Doll Mountain Campground have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Doll Mountain Campground?
Flush toilets, showers and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Doll Mountain Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Doll Mountain Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Doll Mountain Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Doll Mountain Campground?
Sites H-1 and H-2 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Doll Mountain Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Doll Mountain Campground?
Boaters visit Carters Lake to enjoy its solitude and scenic beauty. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Doll Mountain Campground?
Ellijay, Georgia. Ridgeway Park and the Woodring Branch Recreation Area are each located within a 45-minute drive from Doll Mountain Campground.
Source: Getting there